January 18, 2006 -
Chris Fitzsimon of North Carolina Policy Watch notes that momentum is gaining for a hike in the state minimum wage. There's a "live" bill carrying over from the 2005 legislative session, which would boost the lowest wages by 85 cents over the federal minimum.
January 18, 2006 -
Today, we cross-posted at DKos the news -- published earlier here at Facing South -- that the Supreme Court had decided against hearing South Carolina activist Brett Bursey's appeal over 2002 charges that he posed a &quo
January 18, 2006 -
Yesterday, the Supreme Court made a key decision which even federal officals admit will have major implications for free speech across the country.
January 17, 2006 -
Posted by R. Neal
January 17, 2006 -
Posted by R. Neal New pension rules may result in reduced benefits:
January 17, 2006 -
Posted by R. Neal Hey, this sounds familiar:
January 16, 2006 -
For those of you in central North Carolina, I'll be speaking at a "teach-in" at Duke University about the politics of Hurricane Katrina today.